The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation
The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $68K.
The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,154,798
- +1148.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,154,798
- +1148.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,154,798
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston Foundation Inc ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2023) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Foundation Inc Boston, MA | General | $1,154,798 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $77,768 | $1,169,771 | $1,154,798 | 1 | $1,154,798 | $68,423 | $1,606 |
| 2024 | $1,091,527 | $28,529 | $123,947 | $92,500 | 1 | $92,500 | $19,654 | $58,208 |
| 2023 | $1,184,548 | $42,635 | $74,364 | $56,950 | 1 | $56,950 | $32,472 | $57,327 |
| 2022 | $1,216,285 | $1,239,617 | $20,514 | — | — | $9,950 | $7,842 | $41,052 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth A. Hennessey
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee M. Landers
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas F. Maffei
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation
How much does The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation give each year?
The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 1 grant.
Where does The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation operate?
The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Michigan.
How much is The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation's EIN?
The Arisdine Krikorian and Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4338202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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